Bill Daniels wrote: Nope. The tank is a French Renault tank design, called M-17, built late in WW I. Since I assume the photo was taken in the U.S., it's likely a test or tryout of the M-17 by

I know that, Tony... hence my "vested" comment. Have a Merry Christmas. Bill Daniels Tucson, AZ

I would guess that the photos date to the late teens to the early 1920's. Maybe able to even guess around 1917 or so... Bill Daniels Tucson, AZ

Tim O'Connor wrote: Seems to be. At least it hasn't distorted in any of my six laminating sessions. I work from the top of the tank down and roll the layers on with my fingertips rather than pulling

built around 1912, I think

Bill Daniels wrote: Not sure what you mean, Bill, but in general, vests at Cocoa Beach would probably be quite a sight. As for FOTFC, not too many of us are vesties. Last time I checked. Tony

Tom Interesting... I have used the Brother label maker material which is a thin plastic film (3/8" and 1/2" widths) that comes in clear, white and other colors (but not black obviously). It is

Because you have a "vested" interest in these, Tony? Bill Daniels Tucson, AZ

My trusty NP Freight Equipment Guide of 1940 left the year of construction blank but noted 216 were in revenue service as of March 1, 1939. Since W&R imported them, i took a quick look at the flyer

As seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/us_army_rolling_along/4208381799/sizes/o/in/set-72157622932596875/ I'm trying to date the photos. Thx, KL

Richard Townsendt wrote: Vests!?! Why didn't I think of that? Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705

By not issuing "Friends of the Freight Car" vests? Richard Townsend Lincoln City, Oregon

Tim O'Connor wrote: Avery #8665 (25 sheet pack) or #18665 (10 sheet pack), "Clear Full Sheet [8 1/2 x 11] Label". Runs about a buck a sheet. Got mine at the local Staples. It's not waterproof so I

Folks, Has anyone heard from Guy Wilber lately?  He was in limbo between Wisconsin and somewhere out west the last time he responded to his e-mail. Al Kresse Romeo, Michigan [Non-text

Tom That's an excellent looking tank! What is the Avery label material - is it plastic or sticky paper? Does it come in a big sheet or narrow strips? I won't be at Cocoa so I'm going to miss your

Jack Burgess wrote: Yes, it is intended as a resin casting master. Even so, I was concerned about several durability and suitability issues. There's the Archer rivets themselves. Even though they end

Hi Gary, Thanks for the suggestion - I will consider it. - Claus

Oh, and by the way, for years I'd thought that Sir Sandford Fleming had invented "standard time". ;) Steve Lucas.

Charlie, Wasn't Sandford Fleming the inventor of standard time, rather than the railroads ? The railroads simply adopted his invention (- to facilitate better freight car usage - STMFC content.)

Tom... That is very impressive work and it is great to continually see new ways of doing things. I'm sure that you will address this in your clinic but is the final product durable enough to be used